Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat with Deep Drop Bumper

Published 06/01/2020

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Question:

Sweet. I'll get that hitch ordered. Thank you. Also one more thing maybe you could help me as well. My Ford is wired in for a 4 flat but no power for charging camper or running the brakes. Do you guys have kits for wiring that in?

asked by: Jason

Expert Reply:

Thank you for the photo! What you have there is a deep drop or "cowboy" bumper. So, for a 2 inch trailer hitch that is confirmed to fit your 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat with the deep drop bumper, I recommend the Curt # C15511.

This 3-piece trailer hitch receiver is specially designed for heavy-duty towing. This is a multi fit hitch, so drilling is required to bolt it onto your truck's frame, but it will fit both 34 and 37-1/2 inch frames. It has a 15,000 lb towing capacity and a 1,500 lb tongue weight capacity.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Jason

6/1/2020

Carla M.

6/1/2020

To upgrade your existing 4-way flat, our # ETBC7 kit is exactly what you need. This includes a 7- and 4-way trailer connector/adapter that simply plugs into your 4-way connector and includes wiring to run your 12v power lead as well as all parts and hardware necessary to wire your brakes and reverse lights (if equipped). I've attached an installation video at the bottom of the page for you to check out.